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Ram Alluri, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

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Overview

R. Kiran Alluri, MD is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and a part of the USC Spine Center. Dr. Alluri specializes in the surgical treatment of all neck and back disorders. He has a special interest in cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic technology. He also treats patients with adult spinal deformity and patients requiring complex revision surgery. Dr. Alluri believes his most important role as a physician is to educate patients and their families about their condition and thoroughly explain treatment options so they can make an informed choice. His emphasis is always towards nonoperative management, utilizing a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approach. In patients that require surgery, Dr. Alluri is trained in the latest minimally invasive and robotic techniques to expedite the recovery process and maximize postoperative function.

Dr. Alluri attended UCLA for undergraduate and medical school. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at USC. He subsequently did his fellowship in minimally invasive and complex adult spinal deformity at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the #1 ranked orthopaedic hospital in the US and world.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Alluri is actively involved in research with an emphasis on analyzing clinical outcomes and navigation technology. To date he has published over 80 peer-reviewed research articles and his work has been presented at over 130 research meetings. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), North American Spine Society (NASS), Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS) and AO Spine.

Awards

  • SMISS: SMISS ’21 Young Surgeon Grant, 2021
  • AAOS: Best Poster Spine Section—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, 2021
  • Cervical Spine Research Society – Annual Meeting Dec. 2021: Top Abstract – Cervical Disc Replacement for Radiculopathy versus Myelorodiculopathy, an MCID Analys, 2021
  • Global Spine Journal: “COVID-19 and Spine Surgery: A Review and Evolving Recommendations” won one of the two GSJ 2020, 2020

Publications

  • A Biomechanical Comparison of Distal Fixation for Bridge Plating in a Distal Radius Fracture ModelJ Hand Surg Am. 2017 Sep; 42(9):748. e1-748. e8. . View in PubMed
  • Evaluation of Spin in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques and Standard Microdiscectomies for Treating Lumbar Disc Herniation Global Spine J. 2024 Mar; 14(2):731-739. . View in PubMed
  • Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Rationale, Designs, and Results of Randomized Controlled Trials Int J Spine Surg. 2024 Feb 27. . View in PubMed
  • Top 25 Most Cited Articles on Intraoperative CT-guided Navigation in Spine Surgery World Neurosurg. 2024 Feb 09. . View in PubMed
  • Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Osteoporosis on Fusion Rates and Complications Following Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Spine Pathology Int J Spine Surg. 2024 Jan 12. . View in PubMed
  • The Incidence of Vertebral Artery Injury in Cervical Spine Surgery World Neurosurg. 2024 Jan; 181:e841-e847. . View in PubMed
  • Top 25 Most-Cited Articles on Robotic-Assisted Lumbar Spine Surgery Int J Spine Surg. 2023 Dec 12. . View in PubMed
  • Surgical strategies for spinal infections: A narrative review N Am Spine Soc J. 2023 Dec; 16:100293. . View in PubMed
  • A Decreasing National Trend in Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Global Spine J. 2023 Oct; 13(8):2271-2277. . View in PubMed
  • The Role of Sex Hormones in Degenerative Disc Disease Global Spine J. 2023 Sep; 13(7):2096-2099. . View in PubMed
  • Nationwide Analysis of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Trends: Regional Variations in Utilization and Population Characteristics Global Spine J. 2023 Aug 17; 21925682231196448. . View in PubMed
  • Preoperative Depression Screening in Primary Lumbar Fusion: An Evaluation of Its Modifiability on Outcomes in Patients with Diagnosed Depressive Disorder World Neurosurg. 2023 Aug; 176:e173-e180. . View in PubMed
  • Complication Rates and Utilization Trends of 3-Level Posterior Column Osteotomy Compared to Single-Level Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy Neurospine. 2023 Jun; 20(2):662-668. . View in PubMed
  • The Effect of COVID-19 on Spine Surgery Global Spine J. 2023 May 02; 21925682231173368. . View in PubMed
  • Are Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Medicare Reimbursement Trends Sustainable? Int J Spine Surg. 2023 Apr; 17(2):222-229.. View in PubMed
  • The Role of Psychosocial Screening in Patient Selection for Spine Surgery: A Review Int J Spine Surg. 2023 Apr; 17(2):309-317. . View in PubMed
  • The Correlation Between Pelvic Motion and Lumbar Motion in Patients Presenting With a Lumbar Spinal Pathology: Implications for Assessing Dislocation Risk in Total Hip Arthroplasty Arthroplast Today. 2023 Apr; 20:101105. . View in PubMed
  • Multimodality Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Review of Alerts in 628 Patients Global Spine J. 2023 Mar; 13(2):466-471. . View in PubMed
  • The Role of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Modalities in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery HSS J. 2023 Feb; 19(1):53-61. . View in PubMed
  • Eur Spine J. 2023 07; 32(7):2425-2430. . View in PubMed
  • Strategies for Globalizing Endoscopic Spine Surgery Neurospine. 2023 03; 20(1):3-4. . View in PubMed
  • The Incidence of Double Crush Syndrome in Surgically Treated Patients Global Spine J. 2022 Nov 01; 21925682221137530. . View in PubMed
  • Single Versus Dual Headless Compression Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Nonunions: A Biomechanical Comparison Hand (N Y). 2022 Nov; 17(6):1122-1127. . View in PubMed
  • Acute Operative Management of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures Is Associated with Decreased Morbidity Asian Spine J. 2022 Oct; 16(5):634-642. . View in PubMed
  • Surface Navigation and the Influence of Navigation on MIS Surgery Global Spine J. 2022 Apr; 12(2_suppl):19S-26S. . View in PubMed
  • A Diagnostic Algorithm to Guide Operative Intervention of Zone 5 Flexor Injuries HSS J. 2022 Feb; 18(1):57-62. . View in PubMed
  • Do preoperative clinical and radiographic characteristics impact patient outcomes following one-level minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion based upon presenting symptoms? Spine J. 2022 04; 22(4):570-577.. View in PubMed
  • Single position lumbar fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis Spine J. 2022 03; 22(3):429-443. . View in PubMed
  • Cervical Disc Replacement for Radiculopathy Versus Myeloradiculopathy: An MCID Analysis Clin Spine Surg. 2022 05 01; 35(4):170-175. . View in PubMed
  • Secondary Fracture Rate After Vertebral Osteoporotic Compression Fracture Is Decreased by Anti-Osteoporotic Medication but Not Increased by Cement Augmentation J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 12 21; 104(24):2178-2185. . View in PubMed
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Versus Cervical Disc Replacement in Patients With Significant Cervical Spondylosis Clin Spine Surg. 2022 03 01; 35(2):E327-E332. . View in PubMed
  • Overview of Robotic Technology in Spine Surgery HSS J. 2021 Oct; 17(3):308-316. . View in PubMed
  • Robotics and Spine Surgery: Lessons From the Personal Computer and Industrial Revolutions Int J Spine Surg. 2021 Oct; 15(s2):S21-S27. . View in PubMed
  • Workflow and Efficiency of Robotic-Assisted Navigation in Spine Surgery HSS J. 2021 Oct; 17(3):302-307. . View in PubMed
  • Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Elective Spine Surgery Global Spine J. 2021 Sep; 11(7):1148-1155. . View in PubMed
  • Saphenous Nerve Somatosensory-Evoked Potentials Monitoring During Lateral Interbody Fusion Global Spine J. 2021 Jun; 11(5):722-726. . View in PubMed
  • Comparison of Proximal Junctional Failure and Functional Outcomes Across Varying Definitions of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis World Neurosurg. 2021 02; 146:e100-e105. . View in PubMed
  • Examination Under Anesthesia Improves Agreement on Mechanical Stability: A Survey of Experienced Pelvic Surgeons J Orthop Trauma. 2021 07 01; 35(7):e241-e246. . View in PubMed
  • Biomechanical Analysis of an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Pseudarthrosis Model Revised With Machined Interfacet Allograft Spacers Global Spine J. 2020 Dec; 10(8):973-981. . View in PubMed
  • Cervical Disc Replacement: Trends, Costs, and Complications Asian Spine J. 2020 Oct; 14(5):647-654. . View in PubMed
  • Impact of Nonlordotic Sagittal Alignment on Short-term Outcomes of Cervical Disc Replacement Neurospine. 2020 Sep; 17(3):588-602. . View in PubMed
  • COVID-19 and Spine Surgery: A Review and Evolving Recommendations Global Spine J. 2020 Aug; 10(5):528-533. . View in PubMed
  • Risk factors associated with neonatal brachial plexus palsy in the United States J Pediatr Orthop B. 2020 Jul; 29(4):392-398. . View in PubMed
  • Complications following operative treatment of supination-adduction type II (AO/OTA 44A23) ankle fractures. Injury. 2020 Jun; 51(6):1387-1391. . View in PubMed
  • Proximal Row Carpectomy Versus 4-Corner Fusion: Incidence, Conversion to Fusion, and Cost J Hand Surg Am. 2020 May; 45(5):427-432. . View in PubMed
  • Anatomic Evaluation of the Interportal Capsulotomy Made with the Modified Anterior Portal versus Standard Anterior Portal: Comparable Utility with Decreased Capsule Morbidity Hip Pelvis. 2020 Mar; 32(1):42-49. . View in PubMed
  • Functional outcomes of tendon transfer for brachial plexus birth palsy using the Hoffer technique Bone Joint J. 2020 Feb; 102-B(2):246-253. . View in PubMed
  • Risk Factors and Complications Following Arthroscopic Tenotomy of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb; 8(2):2325967120904361. . View in PubMed
  • A Survey to Assess Agreement Between Pelvic Surgeons on the Outcome of Examination Under Anesthesia for Lateral Compression Pelvic Fractures J Orthop Trauma. 2020 09; 34(9):e304-e308. . View in PubMed
  • A Case Series of Retroperitoneal Lymphocele Following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion World Neurosurg. 2020 08; 140:114-118. . View in PubMed
  • Return to Recreational Sport Following Lumbar Fusion Clin Spine Surg. 2020 05; 33(4):E174-E177. . View in PubMed
  • Review of Internal Radiocarpal Distraction Plating for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Hand (N Y). 2020 01; 15(1):116-124. . View in PubMed
  • A nationwide analysis of failed irrigation and debridement for pediatric septic arthritis of the hip J Pediatr Orthop B. 2019 Sep; 28(5):470-475. . View in PubMed
  • Epidemiological and Treatment Trends of Distal Radius Fractures across Multiple Age Groups J Wrist Surg. 2019 Aug; 8(4):305-311. . View in PubMed
  • Complications of biceps tenodesis based on location, fixation, and indication: a review of 1526 shoulders J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Mar; 28(3):461-469. . View in PubMed
  • Patient and Practice Trends in Total Ankle Replacement and Tibiotalar Arthrodesis in the United States From 2007 to 2013 J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jan 15; 27(2):e77-e84. . View in PubMed
  • Ex vivo gene therapy using human bone marrow cells overexpressing BMP-2: “Next-day” gene therapy versus standard “two-step” approach Bone. 2019 11; 128:115032. . View in PubMed
  • Trends in Pediatric Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputations Hand (N Y). 2019 11; 14(6):782-790. . View in PubMed
  • Regional gene therapy with 3D printed scaffolds to heal critical sized bone defects in a rat model J Biomed Mater Res A. 2019 10; 107(10):2174-2182. . View in PubMed
  • Arthroscopy. 2019 04; 35(4):1152-1159. e1. . View in PubMed
  • Functional outcomes of traumatic lower extremity reconstruction J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019 Jan-Feb; 10(1):178-181. . View in PubMed
  • Increasing Rate of Surgical Fixation in Four- and Five-year-old Children With Femoral Shaft Fractures J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jan 01; 27(1):e24-e32. . View in PubMed
  • World J Orthop. 2018 Nov 18; 9(11):262-270. . View in PubMed
  • Immobilization following Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial J Wrist Surg. 2018 Nov; 7(5):409-414. . View in PubMed
  • Radial Nerve Palsy following Endovascular Embolization of an Arteriovenous Malformation J Wrist Surg. 2018 Jul; 7(3):258-261. . View in PubMed
  • Free vascularized fibula grafting in the operative treatment of malignant bone tumors of the upper extremity: A systematic review of outcomes and complications J Surg Oncol. 2018 Jun; 117(7):1432-1439. . View in PubMed
  • Congenital limb deficiency requiring transfemoral amputation BMJ Case Rep. 2018 May 30; 2018. . View in PubMed
  • Discharge Destination After Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Independent Risk Factor for Readmission and Complications J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Apr 01; 26(7):251-259. . View in PubMed
  • Soft tissue reconstruction and salvage of infected fixation hardware in lower extremity trauma Microsurgery. 2018 Mar; 38(3):259-263. . View in PubMed
  • The Utility of Plain Films for Nonoperative Fifth Metacarpal Fractures: Are Follow-up Radiographs Necessary? Hand (N Y). 2018 11; 13(6):646-651.. View in PubMed
  • In vitro evaluation of a lentiviral two-step transcriptional amplification system using GAL4FF transactivator for gene therapy applications in bone repair Gene Ther. 2018 07; 25(4):260-268. . View in PubMed
  • NONOPERATIVE TREATMENT FOR INJURIES TO THE IN-SEASON THROWING SHOULDER: A CURRENT CONCEPTS REVIEW WITH CLINICAL COMMENTARY Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 04; 13(2):306-320. . View in PubMed
  • 3D printed hyperelastic “bone” scaffolds and regional gene therapy: A novel approach to bone healing J Biomed Mater Res A. 2018 04; 106(4):1104-1110. . View in PubMed
  • Gene Therapy to Enhance Bone and Cartilage Repair in Orthopaedic Surgery Curr Gene Ther. 2018; 18(3):154-170. . View in PubMed
  • Impact of Computed Tomography on Operative Planning for Ankle Fractures Involving the Posterior Malleolus Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Dec; 38(12):1337-1342. . View in PubMed
  • Radiographic Detection of Marginal Impaction in Supination-Adduction Ankle Fractures Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Sep; 38(9):1005-1010. . View in PubMed
  • A Critical Appraisal of Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Nonunion J Wrist Surg. 2017 Aug; 6(3):251-257. . View in PubMed
  • Effect of Insurance on Rates of Total Ankle Arthroplasty Versus Arthrodesis for Tibiotalar Osteoarthritis Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Feb; 38(2):133-139. . View in PubMed
  • Distal Radius Fractures Do Not Displace following Splint or Cast Removal in the Acute, Postreduction Period: A Prospective, Observational Study J Wrist Surg. 2017 Feb; 6(1):54-59. . View in PubMed
  • Predictors of Nerve Injury After Gunshot Wounds to the Upper Extremity Hand (N Y). 2017 09; 12(5):501-506. . View in PubMed
  • Acute Isolated Flexor Tendon Laceration Associated With a Distal Radius Fracture Hand (N Y). 2017 05; 12(3):NP39-NP42. . View in PubMed
  • Vascularized Bone Grafting in Scaphoid Nonunion: A Review of Patient-Centered Outcomes Hand (N Y). 2017 03; 12(2):127-134. . View in PubMed
  • Patient and Surgical Factors Contributing to Perioperative Infection in Complex Lower Extremity Trauma Am Surg. 2016 Oct; 82(10):940-943. . View in PubMed
  • Surgical research using national databases Ann Transl Med. 2016 Oct; 4(20):393. . View in PubMed
  • Distal Radius Fractures: Approaches, Indications, and Techniques J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Aug; 41(8):845-54. . View in PubMed
  • Oncologic reconstruction of the hand and upper extremity: Maximizing functional outcomes J Surg Oncol. 2016 Jun; 113(8):946-54. . View in PubMed
  • Utility of Postoperative Imaging in Radial Shaft Fractures Hand (N Y). 2016 Jun; 11(2):184-7. . View in PubMed
  • Preoperative risk factors for discharge to a postacute care facility after shoulder arthroplasty J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Feb; 25(2):201-6. . View in PubMed
  • Predictive Factors of Neurovascular and Tendon Injuries Following Dog Bites to the Upper Extremity Hand (N Y). 2016 12; 11(4):469-474. . View in PubMed
  • A randomized controlled trial of high-fidelity simulation versus lecture-based education in preclinical medical students Med Teach. 2016; 38(4):404-9. . View in PubMed
  • Volar, Intramedullary, and Percutaneous Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures J Wrist Surg. 2015 Nov; 4(4):292-300. . View in PubMed
  • Demographic analysis of open and arthroscopic distal clavicle excision in a private insurance database Arthroscopy. 2014 Sep; 30(9):1068-74. . View in PubMed
  • Trends and demographics in hip arthroscopy in the United States Arthroscopy. 2013 Apr; 29(4):661-5. . View in PubMed
  • Semitendinosus Tendon Augmentation for Prevention of Proximal Junctional Failure Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Feb 15; 46(4):241-248. . View in PubMed
  • Female Sex and Supine Proximal Lumbar Lordosis Are Associated With the Size of the LLIF “Safe Zone” at L4-L5 Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Nov 15; 48(22):1606-1610. . View in PubMed
  • Preoperative Epidural Steroid Injection Does Not Increase Infection Risk Following Posterior Cervical Surgery Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Dec 01; 48(23):1658-1662. . View in PubMed
  • Response to Letter to the Editor Concerning “The True Effect of a Lumbar Dural Tear on Complications and Cost” Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Apr 01; 45(7):E414. . View in PubMed
  • The True Effect of a Lumbar Dural Tear on Complications and Cost Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2020 Feb 01; 45(3):E155-E162. . View in PubMed
  • Evaluating Changes to the Modified K-Line Using Kinematic MRIs Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2023 Jun 15; 48(12):859-866. . View in PubMed
  • Upper versus Lower Lumbar Lordosis Corrections in Relation to Pelvic Tilt – An Essential Element in Surgical Planning for Sagittal Plane Deformity Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Aug 15; 47(16):1145-1150. . View in PubMed
  • Shoulder Balance in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Undergoing Selective Lumbar Fusion Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 May 01; 47(9):E385-E389. . View in PubMed
  • Effect of Topical Steroid on Swallowing Following ACDF: Results of a Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Control Trial Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Apr 01; 46(7):413-420. . View in PubMed
  • Postoperative Evolution of Sagittal Parameters Over Time Does Not Differ by Upper Instrumented Vertebra Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 06 01; 47(11):800-807. . View in PubMed
  • A Nationwide Analysis of Geriatric Odontoid Fracture Incidence, Complications, Mortality, and Cost Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Jan 15; 46(2):131-137. . View in PubMed
  • Washer and Post Augmentation of 90/90 Wiring for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical StudyJ Hand Surg Am. 2018 Dec; 43(12):1137. e1-1137. e10. . View in PubMed

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